Work visa Rwanda
Work permit (H2): employer-sponsored skilled worker
Run by Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE)
Foreign workers sponsored by an employer in Rwanda who have the required qualifications or relevant experience, in any occupation. EAC citizens do not pay for the resident permit.
- Job offer
- Required: employer sponsorship, contract and recommendation letter
- Language
- Not stated on the official page. Documents must be in English or French.
- Education
- Certified academic certificates, or relevant experience
- Work experience
- Relevant experience can count in place of qualifications
- Government fee
- RWF 150,000. Free for EAC citizens. Not refunded if the application is denied or withdrawn.
- Processing time
- Not stated on the official page
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Paid when applying online through Irembo
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on migration.gov.rw on 2026-10-18: "Permit issued to a foreign worker sponsored by his/her employer and who possesses required qualifications or relevant experience"; fee "150,000 Frw"; validity "Up to two years". Requirements listed: certified academic certificates, original police clearance, contract, recommendation letter, CV. Another official page.